Trail Running calendar near Empire 2026-2027

A multi-distance race at Boulder Reservoir, Colorado, featuring a mostly dirt and trail course with about 200 feet of elevation gain and views of the reservoir and the Rocky Mountains.

Trail ultras from Roxborough State Park to Sharptail Trailhead featuring sustained climbs, technical singletrack, and a long runnable finish, with full aid support and an emphasis on land stewardship.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

Westminster Trail Race at Standley Lake in Westminster, Colorado offers five dirt-trail distances from 5K to 50K with lake and Front Range views on out-and-back and Y routes.

Summit Grays and Torreys Peaks in this 8.8 mile Colorado endurance event. Participants must carry a 20lb dry load while tackling 4,101 feet of elevation gain.

A high altitude 100 mile out and back ultramarathon around Leadville Colorado, with over 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a high point at Hope Pass. Aid stations, drop bag locations, and pacers are part of the race structure.

A 6.2 mile out-and-back using the opening and closing miles of the LT100 Run course, the Leadville Trail 10K features paved and dirt roads at high elevation with one turnaround aid station and on-course nutrition from Neversecond and Skratc..

Experience a hilly 5k trail race through the scenic Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in this midweek summer series event.

A four-week midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August featuring short trail races of 5K, 10K, and 12K with varied elevation profiles. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided and series awards go to top point scorers.

A 60 hour endurance challenge at Snow Mountain Ranch where runners repeat a 10 mile trail loop to reach milestone distances. Entry includes lodging, meals, training and recovery services.

Experience a high altitude trail run through the Rocky Mountains on 100 percent unpaved roads and trails. This dog friendly event in Fraser supports children facing cancer through the Shining Stars Foundation.

Experience high altitude trail running through the scenic singletrack and historic landmarks of Staunton State Park. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring sweeping mountain views and a festive post-race meal.

Trail races in Arrowhead, Colorado on August 22, 2026 include a 13.3 mile half marathon with 2,844 ft of climbing and a mostly downhill 5.6K. Courses run mostly on single track and finish at Arrowhead Village with awards and post race food.

Trail half marathon in Evergreen, Colorado on August 22, 2026. The 11 mile course gains over 1,300 feet, tops out just under 9,000 feet, and runs through Elk Meadow and Too Long Trail from Buchanan Park Recreation Center.

A 5K trail race in Evergreen, Colorado on August 22, 2026, routed through lower Elk Meadow Park with course marshals. The event is cup-free, offers water refills at start and finish, and includes vendor tents and on-site food.

Experience a fast and flat 12k trail race through the scenic Valley Trails of Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in Bellvue.

Rock Hawk Trail Races in Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock, CO offers 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on rolling ridgeline trails with cup free aid stations, live split tracking, and official chip timing.

A mountain trail event in Steamboat Springs offering 50k, 16 mile and 5 mile courses with high-elevation climbs, cupless aid stations, and limited crewing at Rainbow Saddle. Proceeds support trail maintenance.

A community trail event at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on 08/29/2026 with a 5K run, a family 5K walk that allows leashed dogs, and a kids 1 mile plus demonstrations, vendors, and a pancake breakfast.

Run Like the Wind in Allenspark on August 29, 2026 features a 5K race, a 2K run/walk and a dog jog option. Proceeds benefit The Old Gallery and participating dogs are entered in an amateur dog show.